I unfortunately didn’t do much babywearing with my first baby and it was something I regretted so when I became pregnant with my second baby it was a priority for me to have a baby wrap for him from birth. The fourth trimester is a time for mom and baby to be physically close, which also enhances emotional growth and closeness…. Read More
Let’s Talk About: Diaper Bag Essentials and Fawn Design
Before I had children, I used to get excited about flowers and jewelry, and now that I am a mom, I am ecstatic when I get a new diaper bundle in the mail and when I capture a photo with both of my children looking at the camera. And recently, I got especially giddy when my new diaper bag arrived… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Inviting Toddlers to Help You with Household Tasks
My toddler is constantly asking to help me. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or organizing, she wants to do what her mommy does as much as she possibly can. It’s true that some things are much easier and quicker when I do them myself but there is such pride and joyfulness in her heart when I say “yes” and let her… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Nursery Essentials and The Baby Cubby
Over the past week we put baby boy’s nursery together. I have been in full nesting mode and have had this feeling of urgency to get everything done on my list like it was a life or death situation. I compare it to having food cravings in my first trimester (all you ladies that have been pregnant before understand and… Read More
Let’s Talk About: An Under the Sea Birthday
Putting on a birthday party for a dozen toddlers when you are almost 9 months pregnant is no easy task. Luckily my daughter knew exactly what theme she wanted for her birthday party months ago so I could start preparing in plenty of time. We are big Disney fans in our family so when she said she wanted to… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Top 8 Secret Tips to Going to Disneyland with a Baby/Toddler
Growing up living in Southern California, I have been very fortunate to go to Disneyland dozens and dozens of times. In fact, my high school Grad Night was held at Disneyland and my first job out of high school was at The Disney Store and as a “cast member” employee, we were given two free tickets every year and discounts… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Top 10 Things I’m Doing to Get My Family and I Ready For Baby Number Two While I’m Still in the Second Trimester
Reserving Maternity Photos It took us a long time to get pregnant this second time around and based on my age, this might be my final pregnancy, so I want to cherish and record every moment of it. Therefore, we have hired a professional photographer to take maternity family photos next month. I will be about 30 weeks pregnant when… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Positive Parenting Still Requires Consequences
Children thrive on boundaries and limits. Children even thrive on (gasp!) appropriate consequences when needed. If done the right way, children will actually benefit from rules and structure. The easy part is coming up with the limits and consequences for your home. The hard part is executing those limits and consequences consistently and in a positive, calm, respectful yet firm… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Books to Introduce to Your Child Before a New Baby Arrives & Busy B Boutique
Bringing a new baby into the family is a special and exciting time. For a toddler, it can also be special and exciting but also a little different and scary, especially if they feel threatened that the baby will take away attention from them! Before I even knew I was pregnant again, my daughter kept lifting my shirt and looking… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Motherhood and WeeStructed
My wedding day was pretty memorable but if I’m being honest, the day I became a mother was the best day of my life. I finally felt like I knew why I belonged in the world and felt like this is what I was destined to do my entire life. The day my daughter was born, I felt a kind… Read More
